Coral Trout (Plectropomus leopardus)
Blue Reef Coral Trout (Plectropomus leopardus) is the jewel in the crown of the tropical waters of Great Barrier Reef. The finest, freshest Coral Trout you will ever experience, the fish is revered for its delicate taste and distinctive colour variations. From a deep red through to a camouflaged green, Coral Trout is distinguished by vivid blue spots of colour around the head, body, fins and around the eye.
Our selection ranges from 700g to 3kg, with each fish offering delicate, pearly flesh with a sweet, shellfish flavour. Versatile and adaptable, every part of the Coral Trout can be used, from premium cuts to trimmings and frames, suiting various cooking methods and cuisines.
To learn more about making the most of the prized Blue Reef Coral Trout, explore in detail below.
Recipes
Kiln Sydney | Coral Trout, fermented leek, zucchini flower
This exquisite Coral Trout dish, crafted by Mitch Orr at Kiln Sydney, showcases the delicate flavour of wild-caught Coral Trout…
Kiln Sydney | Coral Trout crudo, coconut sambal, turnips
This delightful Coral Trout crudo comes from the acclaimed Chefs at Kiln Sydney…
faqs
What’s the difference in colours of Coral Trout?
Coral Trout come in a variety of different colours. You’ll see them come in light pinks, browns, greens, oranges and bright reds. The colour of the fish depends on the depth at which it’s caught. Red fish are caught much deeper than any other colour, but they are all the same delicious taste.
Do Coral Trout taste different depending on what colour or size they are?
The short answer is no. It doesn’t matter what colour or size the Coral Trout is, they all taste magnificent and are of exactly the same quality.
What’s the best way to cook Coral Trout?
You can cook your Coral Trout however you wish. But, you should know, with Coral Trout, less is more. Gentle heat is the most suitable, as it retains the moisture and allows the delicate shellfish notes of the fish to shine. It may be tempting to torch, blister or charcoal the skin for effect, but these high heat preparations can give the skin a bitter aftertaste, taking away from the delicate, sweet shellfish flavour.
Where do you export your Coral Trout?
We can export our premium fresh fish to almost anywhere in the world. Contact us to find out more.
How reliable is your source of Coral Trout?
We’re the most reliable source of wild-caught Coral Trout you’ll find in Australia. We buy from dozens of different boats along the Queensland coast and are the largest owner of quota for Coral Trout in Australia.